The two agreed to form « a unique working group » to draft a memorandum of understanding regarding expanding cooperation and the possibility of setting a bi-national fund for research and projects relating to renewable energy, according to a statement sent to Xinhua.

Other energy issues were discussed by a working group of representatives from both countries, as part of an annual gathering, included natural gas, electricity and preservation, the statement said.

Representatives of Russia’s government-owned OAO Gazprom, the world’s largest gas exporter, who accompanied Inyutsyn on his trip, said the company will continue to examine opportunities in exploring, developing and exporting natural gas from Israel.

Unknown hackers gained access to thousands of Italian certified email accounts, including those of magistrates and security officials, in a major cyber attack earlier this month, a senior official said on Monday.

Middle East ride-hailing firm Careem has been working with investment bank Jefferies as an adviser on investment options and fundraising, including a potential Middle East M&A deal with Uber Technologies, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Tesla Inc could be interested in partnering with Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz on an electric version of its Sprinter van, Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said in a tweet https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1064541185820114944 on Monday.